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What is the Community Shield?
The Community Shield is an annual football match played in England between the winners of the Premier League and the FA Cup from the previous season. It's often seen as the traditional curtain-raiser for the new football season. Manchester City's win against Crystal Palace helped them move on from their recent loss in this competition.
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